Emil Jones
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This article is about the Illinois Senate president. For his son who took office in 2009, see Emil Jones, III.
Emil Jones Jr. (born October 18, 1935) is an American politician who was the President of the Illinois Senate from 2003 to 2009. A Democrat, Jones served in the Illinois Senate from 1983 to 2009, where he served as President of the Illinois Senate from 2003 to the end of his term. Previously, he was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1973 until 1983.
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Emil Jones | |
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President of the Illinois Senate | |
In office January 8, 2003 – January 3, 2009 | |
Preceded by | James Philip |
Succeeded by | John Cullerton |
Member of the Illinois Senate | |
In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Emil Jones III |
Constituency | 17th district (1983–1993) 14th district (1993–2009) |
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 28th district | |
In office January 8, 1973 – January 3, 1983 | |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1935-10-18) October 18, 1935 (age 88) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Lorrie Jones |
Education | Harold Washington College Roosevelt University (BA) |
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